A STTP on "Six Sigma: Basics and Applications" 17/12/2012 To 21/12/2012

A short term training programme (TEQIP sponsored) on "Six Sigma: Basics and Applications" was organized by the Mechanical Engineering Department from December 17th to 21st, 2012 as part of golden jubilee celebrations. A total of thirty five participants attended the course. The participants included faculty from different Engineering Colleges of Rajasthan and other States and medical practitioners.
The speakers included Prof. O.P. Yadav (North Dakota State University, USA), Dr. Anand G. (IIM, Kozhikhode), Dr. Gyan Prakash (IIM, Indore), Mr. Azad Verma (Scientist, IIQM, Jaipur), Prof. G.S. Dangayach (MNIT Jaipur), Dr. M.L. Mittal (MNIT Jaipur) and Dr. Monica Sharma (MNIT Jaipur). The lectures covered (i) An Overview of Six Sigma, (ii) DMAIC methodology and (iii) Several quality improvement and control tools & techniques like FMEA, Control charts, Design of experiments etc. The chief guest of the valedictory function was Prof. I.K. Bhatt, Director MNIT. The chief guest emphasized on the role of Six Sigma in the present context and motivated the participants to apply the knowledge gained in the training program for research and consultancy. He also emphasized that Six Sigma initiatives may be taken to improve process and procedures in MNIT Jaipur campus itself.
The training program achieved its goal and was concluded successfully.